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Dogs and cats that have been kept at the animal shelter more than three days are eligible for adoption. Adults 18 years of age or older can adopt animals by presenting a valid driver’s license or government issued identification. There is a $65 fee for adoption for anyone who wished to adopt a pet that lives outside of city limits, and $75 for anyone living inside of city limits(includes a city license and microchip). This fee covers the cost of spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a general health examination. The City arranges for these services with a veterinary provider. Animals for adoption can be viewed at the shelter during regular staffing hours. Adoptable animals are also posted on social media.

The Sand Springs Animal Welfare Facility is located at 8620 W. 21st Street (a half mile east of the intersection or Morrow Road and Adams Road on 21st Street). The facility is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Unless emergency or other circumstances occur, an officer is available during those times for citizen visits and adoptions. If no officer is at the facility during regular staffing hours, call the police department’s non-emergency number, 918-245-8777. An officer will come to the shelter as soon as one is available.

All pets over 6 mos. of age must be spayed/neutered unless a hobbyist permit is obtained. When outdoors, dogs must be kept in a fenced and gated yard – with the fence and gate height sufficient to contain the dog. Dogs can also be kept in an open yard on a leash not to exceed eight feet to allow for exercise and play. Under no circumstance may a leash extend beyond a property line. Dogs must be kept on a leash while being walked. Although there is no leash or containment requirement for cats, owners are responsible to assure that their cats do not become a nuisance to neighbors.

City ordinance requires that dogs and cats be licensed. The license fee is $10 and good as long as the animal resides in the city limits. A license tag is issued that can be affixed to the animal's collar. This can assist in locating the animal should it stray or become lost. Licenses can be procured at the Customer Service window on the first floor of City Hall, 100 E. Broadway St.

After they reach four months of age, dogs and cats kept within the city limits will need to have a rabies immunization vaccination administered by a licensed veterinary professional. The vaccination can have an effective period of one year or three years. Pet owners must have a valid rabies vaccination certificate available should it be requested by an animal welfare officer, police officer, or other authorized employee or agent of the city.

Cats or dogs that are impounded at the animal welfare facility are kept a minimum of three days before they are made available for adoption. It is the goal of Animal Welfare state to return cats and dogs to their owners or to find them good homes through adoption or rescue organizations. Owners that claim their dogs or cats after an initial 24 hours of impoundment are subject to a $20 per day boarding fee.

Residents who live within Sand Springs’ city limits can bring stray dogs or cats to the animal welfare facility. A valid driver’s license or other government issued identification showing an address within the city limits must be presented when bringing an animal to the facility. Residents who live in Tulsa County or other neighboring jurisdictions should contact animal welfare agencies in those jurisdictions for such services.

City ordinances(Title 6) prohibit dogs and cats from becoming nuisances to neighboring residents through continual barking, digging into neighbors’ yards, disturbing gardens and flower beds, or other actions that damage another’s property or disturb the peace. Nuisance animal complaints can be reported to Animal Welfare through RequestTracker or by calling (918) 246-2543. Dogs that continually bark during sleeping hours (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.) should be reported immediately to the Police Department at 918-245-8777.

Animal neglect or abuse cases should be reported to Animal Welfare staff for investigation. At a minimum, dogs and cats need to be provided with adequate food, water, shelter in winter and shade in summer. They must be kept in sanitary conditions. Animal cruelty and abandonment cases are violation of local ordinance and can also be pursued as felonies in egregious cases.

There are city ordinances that regulate livestock, poultry and fowl that are kept or cared for in the city limits. Many areas of the city are not suitable to keeping such animals. In addition to becoming a nuisance for neighbors, most properties are too small to properly care for such animals.

There is a process that the city must follow to comply with state law before it can abate a public nuisance. This provides the property owner a certain period of time to correct the problem or appeal the public nuisance determination. In most cases, the process takes about two weeks from the time a public nuisance is identified or reported to the time it can be abated. Abatement demolition of dilapidated buildings is a separate process under state law that can take several months to accomplish.

The Oklahoma Residential Landlord Tenant Act sets out responsibilities for both landlords and tenants. Such responsibilities are also outlined in lease agreements. As such, they are considered civil matters between a landlord and tenant and are not regarded as public nuisances. Bug infestations are also viewed in this manner, and it is up to the tenant or landlord to arrange for extermination. The city will investigate situations that pose an imminent hazard to a tenant’s or the public’s health and safety – including dangerous electrical connections or appliance installations, lack of smoke detectors, or inadequate heating sources and sanitary facilities.

The city’s zoning code states that vehicles must be parked on an all-weather surface defined as asphalt or concrete. This means vehicles cannot be parked in the front yard. “Yard cars” detract from the community’s quality of life. Parking on or across a sidewalk hinders pedestrians – especially those with disabilities. Sidewalks must be available for use by any member of the public at all times.

Inoperable vehicles in Sand Springs must be stored in an enclosed area such as a garage if they remain upon private property in excess of 168 hours. Typically, inoperable vehicles those that cannot be legally driven on public streets, have parts missing or are defective. Inoperable vehicles remaining in open view after 168 hours (7 days) are subject to tow. Property owners or tenants may also receive a Municipal Court citation.

In most cases, violators are given information that a public nuisance exists on their property and provided with a timeframe (usually a week) to correct the issue. If the issue is not corrected, a process begins that allows the city to correct the issue and assess costs as a tax lien on the property. In certain cases, Municipal Court citations can be issued with a maximum fine of $500 for each day a violation continues.

City ordinance requires property owners to maintain all vegetation from the street curb or pavement edge – even though it is a part of the public right-of-way. The right-of-way area between the street and a private property line is viewed as an extension of the property available for use by the public. Trees and shrubs need to be pruned so they do not obstruct traffic or damage vehicles.

By state law and city ordinance, items that are dumped, improperly disposed of or otherwise uncared for can be considered a trash public nuisance. The most common types of trash public nuisances include piles of discarded items, tree limbs and brush, old furniture, lumber and dead appliances.

The City cooperates with a nearby privately-owned landfill to offer free bulk disposal of items each spring and fall. Notices of the free disposal days are included in city utility bills and are only available for residents who receive city refuse collection. An extra pickup of bulky items is available from the city’s refuse service for an additional fee charged to a customer’s utility bill.

All permanent residents of your household are covered, regardless of their age or whether they are a blood relative of the utility account holder. The person just has to reside in your household. Someone simply in town visiting is not covered. A good test is to see whether the person receives bills and mail at your address. Please make sure all permanent residents in your home over the age of 18 are listed on your utility account.

If insurance / Medicare always paid 100% of ambulance claims, you'd be correct. But the reality is this: insurance and Medicare deny about 30% of all ambulance claims. If this happened to you and you weren't participating, then you would be personally responsible for paying EMSA's full-billed charge of $1,300 plus $12 per mile. Even when insurance / Medicare approve claims, many people still have a financial burden: a $50 to $250 deductible, a 20% copayment (like with Medicare), or the difference between the billed charge and how much insurance will cover. If you participate in the program, you have no out-of-pocket costs for EMSA emergency ambulance transports. Whatever insurance / Medicare pays is counted as payment in full.

Even when insurance / Medicare approve claims, many people still have a financial burden: a $50 to $250 deductible, a 20% copayment (like with Medicare), or the difference between the billed charge and how much insurance will cover. If you participate in the program, you have no out-of-pocket costs for EMSA emergency ambulance transports. Whatever insurance / Medicare pays is counted as payment in full.

A non-emergency transport is a medical transfer that does not have a hospital emergency room as the final destination. For example, EMSA often transports individuals to nursing homes just after hospital discharge.

EMSA non-emergency transports are fully covered if your insurance or other third-party coverage provides benefits for the service. That is, EMSA will accept as payment-in-full whatever your insurer pays on the transport and you won't be subject to out-of-pocket costs. If you don't have insurance or your insurance won't pay for the non-emergency transport, you'll be charged a reduced fee, which is 40% off EMSA's standard non-emergency rate. A completed physician certification statement must be provided for a non-emergency transport to be covered. As an example, if you take an EMSA ambulance to the doctor's office for a flu shot it will not be covered by TotalCare.

Yes. The EMSAcare program does not provide benefits for non-emergency transports without a physician certification statement. Also, repetitive transports for services such as dialysis, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy are not included. EMSAcare does not cover non-emergency transports to and from doctors' offices, dentists' offices, physical therapy centers, and other facilities. Transports outside of EMSA's service area are also not included. It's a good idea to call EMSA at (918) 396-2888 to discuss eligibility before requesting non-emergency service.

Although we believe volunteer firefighters to be a valuable asset to many communities, Sand Springs is a full-time paid organization and does not use volunteer firefighters since we have to provide consistent staffing and training.

Fire Department units are dispatched according to information received by the 9-1-1 operator. The Sand Springs Fire Department thinks over cautiously when they respond to citizens in need of help. In other words, the firefighters are prepared to deal with the worst that could happen. Discovering that we need more units once we arrive is often too late. We have learned from experience that its better to have too much help than not enough. A structure fire requires a number of people to do all the assigned tasks. Firefighting teams are assigned certain responsibilities such as fire extinguishment, search and rescue, ventilation, salvage, safety, accountability and rapid intervention teams when firefighters become trapped or injured.

As explained in the previous answer, sometimes several units are dispatched to the same incident. The first unit may have arrived on the scene, assessed the situation and informed the dispatcher that the situation was under control or that a single unit could handle the emergency. All other responding units were cancelled and put back into service, ready to take another call. Most likely, when you see an emergency vehicle with red lights and siren through an intersection and then slow down and turn the emergency lights off, they have been cancelled from the call they were responding to.

As mentioned in the statement above, dangerous superheated gases need to be ventilated to allow firefighters to safely and quickly rescue trapped occupants and extinguish the fire. By venting the window of a room that is on fire, it actually helps to contain the fire within that room of origin. Otherwise heated gases spread throughout the inside of the house. Breaking the window really prevents a great deal more damage than it appears to cause.

As mentioned in the statement prior, firefighters are trained as EMT's. Our primary mission is to provide supplementary support to our local ambulance service provider. With additional fire stations and personnel on duty, we can often arrive prior to the rescue squad and begin life saving techniques such as CPR and/or use defibrillators. The Sand Springs area utilizes EMSA for emergency ambulance care.

Sand Springs, like other cities and many counties in Oklahoma, has adopted a set of uniform building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical (heat and air) codes that provide minimum standards for new construction and renovations. The codes not only protect the lives of people living in homes or working in buildings, but they protect adjacent properties and their occupants. Building permits and inspections assure these minimum standards are followed.

Building and trade codes provide minimum life safety standards for construction. There are various construction techniques that can be used to meet these standards. Decisions on “how to build it” to meet code standards are left to design professionals.

Like all cities and counties in Oklahoma with building permit and inspection processes, Sand Springs has adopted the 2015 International Codes Council code series for building construction and trade work, and 2014 National Electrical Code, as adopted and amended by the Oklahoma Uniform Building Codes Commission. A code set is available for public viewing in the Neighborhood Services office during normal business hours. To view the OUBCC amendments, go to www.ok.gov/oubcc/. The only local amendment requires installation of backwater valves on all building drain sewer connections.

Most of the costs associated with a building permit are based on a building’s square footage and the type and amount of installations or improvements being made. A building’s value is not computed into the cost of the permit. Individuals or firms securing a building permit pay all standard permit and inspection fees at the time the permit is issued. The larger a building is or the more electrical, plumbing or mechanical fixtures and appliances it contains, the higher the permit cost will be.

Once a permit application and complete plan set is submitted, it enters a review process involving the City’s Planning, Neighborhood Services and Public Works departments. Commercial permits are also reviewed by the Fire Marshal. Residential permits are usually reviewed in one to two weeks. Commercial permits are usually reviewed in about 10 business days. However, that that time may vary depending on the project’s complexity and the need for additional information during the review process.

As a general rule, plans for new construction or substantial renovations should be professionally prepared. With new construction or exterior alterations, a complete plan set shall include a site plan showing the building in dimensional relationship to property lines, as well as all public utility easements and street access. Commercial plan sets require two complete sets of authenticated engineered drawings for the site as well as the building.

Individuals can do their own building work (footing, framing, etc.) provided it meets minimum code standards. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical (heat and air) work must be done by contractors who are currently licensed by the state and registered with the city.

Inspections assure that the work of a builder or contractor meets minimum code standards. They are performed at critical points during the construction process. City inspections are focused on life safety issues.

Inspection requests can be made by telephone at any time by calling 918-246-2572. Depending on the type of permit issued, an owner or general contractor can request inspections. With commercial permits, individual trades request their own inspections. In most cases, requests received prior to 9 a.m. will be performed on the same business day. Inspections involving public safety get priority over others.

Rough and final inspections are typically performed once all the trades have completed their work. This assures that one trade does not damage another’s work – such as a plumber cutting through a framing stud to make an installation. It also allows the owner or general contractor to look over the project in its entirety and address any concerns before receiving a rejected inspection.

All new construction of habitable residential, commercial or industrial buildings requires a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) before the building can be occupied. Major commercial renovations or changes in business occupancies also require a CO. A CO allows for a final review by city departments to assure the project is completed according to submitted plans and that the building is safe to occupy.

The City of Sand Springs does not require a permit or inspection for fences. However, the Sand Springs Zoning Code does restrict the maximum height of fencing to 4' in front of a home and 8' behind the front of the home. Subdivision covenants, which are not enforceable by the City, may prohibit fencing in front yards and may also regulate the types of allowable materials. It is recommended that fences be installed with the "smooth" side (the side that does show supporting posts or framing) facing outward,.

The City of Sand Springs only requires a permit to repair or replace a roof if the decking beneath of the roof or other structural components supporting the roof are replaced. Building codes only allow one layer of shingles above the decking. This means old roofing materials must to be removed before new roofing materials are installed. Roofing companies must be licensed by the State of Oklahoma.

The City of Sand Springs has adopted a Zoning Code to regulate land uses by defining zoning districts. All properties in the city limits are classified into agricultural, residential, office, commercial, scientific research and development, industrial, or parking zoning districts. Within each district, additional classifications exist to further define how the land can be used.

The goal of the Zoning Code is to create a diverse community with compatible land uses that safeguard the public’s health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, convenience, prosperity, order, and general welfare.

A Zoning Variance allows a property owner to infringe upon regulations set in the Zoning Code. Applicants must demonstrate relief from the Zoning Code is necessary in three areas: (1) An unnecessary hardship would result from literal enforcement of the Zoning Code due to extraordinary or exceptional conditions, or by circumstances which are peculiar to the land, structure or building.(2) Such extraordinary or exceptional conditions or circumstances do not apply generally to other property in the same zoning use district. (3) If the Variance is granted, it will not cause substantial detriment to the public good or impair the purposes, spirit and intent of the Zoning Code or City's Comprehensive Plan.

Applicants for a Special Exception must demonstrate that the request is in harmony with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public good.

The Board of Adjustment, in granting a Special Exception, may set conditions and safeguards as necessary and may also limit the Special Exception to a specified period of time. Additional measures may also be required to assure compliance with the conditions.

Once approved, applicants have up to two years to implement the use requested or obtain a building permit and initiate construction.

You will need to bring proof of current/valid Insurance, current vehicle registration/title and state issued identification to City Hall and speak with a Dispatcher or Records Clerk to obtain a release for your vehicle. Once you have the release bring it to the responsible towing service, pay any storage costs and pick up your vehicle.

You can contact the Records Clerk at 918-246-2500 EXT. 2535 The records division will be able to process your request for a copy of the report. NOTE there are fees associated with receiving a reproduction of the report, and any other requested information/research costs. The records clerk will inform you of these when the request is made.

No. At this time the Sand Springs Police Department does not require any license or permits to operate either a business or residential alarm. If a location has an excessive amount of alarms, it may be required by the Police Department that a service call be performed on the alarm before Police will respond.

The police department is available by phone 24/7/365. Please contact the police and fire non-emergency number at 918-245-8777, or dial 911 in the event of an emergency. If you come into the police department after hours, please press the grey button on the wall that will be to your right as you enter the police waiting room.

For fingerprints and background checking services you must pre-enroll online at WWW.L1enrollment.com or call 1-877-219-0197. the L1 organization will set up and send you appointment information. This service is not for self defense act permits. If you need fingerprints for this you will need to contact the Tulsa County Sheriffs Office here.

If you find a bicycle, you should contact the Police Department 918 245-8777. If you wish to register the bike as found property and retain it for the 90 days required by state law, after which time it is yours you may do so with the Sand Springs Police Department, otherwise the officer will take custody of the bike and place it into the property room.